Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Preview
Planning on watching today’s Oilers and Kings game? Catch the action at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, as the Kings hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+.
The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6.5 goals and the Kings are the favorite to win at home vs. the Oilers. Check out BetCoco for Los Angeles Kings – Edmonton Oilers odds
Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Oilers and Kings did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Oilers have a record of 3-0. However, against the puck line the Kings went 2-1. The over/under record in these matchups was 3-0 on an average of 8 goals per game.
- The Oilers are 4-1 puck line in their last road games and 4-1 straight-up.
- Through their last three home games, Los Angeles has an puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 2-1 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Kings have a straight up record of 5-5 and an puck line mark of 8-2.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Oilers have a straight up record of 7-3. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 5-5.
Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction
Before their matchup against Los Angeles, the Oilers arrive with a 16-15-1 record. They hold a 14-10-1 record when considered the favorites and 2-5-0 when seen as the underdogs. On the road, they have gone 7-9-0 this season and are 9-6-1 at home.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Oilers are averaging 3.5 goals per game this season, putting them in the 14th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 9th in the league. This year, the Oilers have recorded a 11-8 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have 5-6 record.
Entering the game, goalie Stuart Skinner has started 23 games this season. His current record stands at 13-9, and his save percentage is 0.81%.
The Kings are set to face Edmonton with a 20-8-4 record. Their track record as favorites is 15-6-2, while they maintain 5-2-2 when considered underdogs. When they have hit the road, they have a 13-2-1 record this season, and they are 7-6-3 at home.
When looking at their offense, the Kings have an average of 3.5 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 12th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 8th in the league. This season, the Kings are 14-6 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 5-1 record.
Goalie Cam Talbot comes into the game having made 22 starts this season. So far, his record is 14-7 and he has a save percentage of 0.89%.
With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Kings to secure a 4-3 victory.
Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Tips
- Take the Kings on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Oilers (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Kings Injury Report
- Viktor Arvidsson – Lower Body – Out
- Pheonix Copley – Lower Body – Out
Edmonton Oilers Injury Report
- Sam Gagner – Undisclosed – Questionable
- Dylan Holloway – Knee – Out
- Ryan Fanti – Hip – Out
